Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working on ignition system
| Risk of injury due to electric shock |
| The ignition system is under high-voltage when the engine is
running. Touching the ignition system may result in an electric shock. |
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Do not touch or disconnect ignition cables when the engine is
running or being turned at starter speed. |
| Risk of damage to components |
| If the engine is washed while running and if electric cables are
connected or disconnected, components may become damaged. |
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Switch off the ignition before connecting or disconnecting electric
cables. |
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Also, switch off the ignition before washing the engine. |
Risk of scalding due to hot coolant
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Hot
steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding.
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